The Ability to Control and Inhibit Responses Emerges in ______

question 141

Multiple Choice

The ability to control and inhibit responses emerges in ______.

• A) infancy
• B) childhood
• C) adolescence
• D) adulthood

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Definitions:

Hypothalamatic System

A part of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst.

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in physical growth, often occurring during puberty.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland," it plays a crucial role in regulating vital body functions and hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and other autonomic nervous system functions.